Neighborhood in Paris, Lamar County
Living in South Paris, Paris
1st of 5areas in Paris
Overall score 56 of 100 vs Texas neighborhoods
Paris overall: C
South Paris covers part of Paris, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Paris. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
- Affordable
- Short commutes
- Lots of parks
- Jobs and income scores low (7 of 100)
- Health scores low (6 of 100)
Closest everyday places
| Grocery store | 0.5 mi |
| Pharmacy | 0.9 mi |
| Park | under 0.1 mi |
| Cafe | 0.7 mi |
| Restaurant | 0.4 mi |
| Gym | 0.6 mi |
| Hospital or urgent care | 0.7 mi |
| Childcare | 0.9 mi |
| Library | 1.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from the middle of where people live. Overture Maps.
- Population
- 910
- Median rent
- $1,020
- Median home value
- $153,000
- Household income
- $51,500
- Average commute
- 11 min
- Homes owned
- 82%
What it's like to live in South Paris
South Paris is an area in Paris with about 900 residents, homes built around 1968, mostly owner-occupied (82%) and 38% of households with children.
Our grade for South Paris is B-. That puts it 1st of 5 areas we grade in Paris, a city that gets a C overall.
Pros of living in South Paris
- Groceries close by. The nearest grocery store is about 0.5 miles from the middle of the neighborhood.
- Parks within walking distance. The closest park is about under 0.1 miles away.
Cons of living in South Paris
- Higher unemployment. 28% of the labor force is out of work, against 5.3% across Paris.
- Natural hazard risk. FEMA rates the risk of tornadoes, heat waves and hail as very high in this part of town.
South Paris report card
Each grade compares South Paris with every neighborhood in Texas. Safety is not graded for single neighborhoods because police report crime for the whole city.
Cost of living: grade A-
Median rent $1,020, homes cost 3.0x income.
82 of 100 vs TX areasJobs and income: grade F
Median household income $51,500, 28% unemployed.
7 of 100 vs TX areasSchools: grade B-
Nearby schools average 83 of 100 on the state rating.
62 of 100 vs TX areasSafety: no grade
Citywide, 413 violent crimes per 100k, 2,018 property crimes per 100k.
No score vs TX areasErrands and things to do: grade B
Most everyday stores and services within a mile of homes.
70 of 100 vs TX areasGetting around: grade B+
Average commute 11 min, 2.7% work from home.
72 of 100 vs TX areasEducation levels: grade D+
18% have a bachelor’s degree.
27 of 100 vs TX areasHealth: grade F
18% of adults uninsured.
6 of 100 vs TX areasHome ownership: grade C-
82% of homes owner-occupied.
35 of 100 vs TX areasInternet access: grade C-
89% of homes have broadband.
35 of 100 vs TX areas
South Paris compared with Paris
Better than Paris
- Homes owned by the people living in them: 82%34 points higher than Paris (48%)
- Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent: 28%20 points lower than Paris (48%)
- Average commute: 11 min34% lower than Paris (16 min)
Worse than Paris
- Unemployment rate: 28%23 points higher than Paris (5.3%)
- Vacant homes: 18%3 points higher than Paris (14%)
- Workers who walk, bike or take transit: 0%3 points lower than Paris (3.3%)
Closest public schools
Texas Education Agency 2025 ratings. Check the attendance zone for any address with the district.
- CAikin ElementaryElementary, Paris ISD1.5 mi
- BParis Junior HighMiddle, Paris ISD0.7 mi
- BParis High SchoolHigh, Paris ISD1.4 mi
Cost of living in South Paris
Median rent in South Paris is $1,020 a month, 5% higher than the Paris median. A household would need about $41,000 a year to keep that rent at 30% of income.
The median home is worth $153,000, about the same as the Paris median, which means a monthly payment of about $929 with property tax at today's mortgage rates.
| Measure | Here | Paris | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median rent5% higher than Paris | $1,020 | $971 | $1,403 |
| Median home valueAbout the same as Paris | $153,000 | $150,000 | $283,800 |
| Home value to income6% lower than Paris | 3.0x | 3.2x | 3.6x |
| Renters paying 30%+ of income on rent20 points lower than Paris | 28% | 48% | 52% |
| Homes owned by the people living in them34 points higher than Paris | 82% | 48% | 63% |
| Vacant homes3 points higher than Paris | 18% | 14% | 9.4% |
| Median year homes were builtAbout the same as Paris | 1968 | 1980 | 1992 |
Monthly cost to buy a median home
- Mortgage payment
- $837
- Property tax
- $92
- Median rent, for comparison
- $1,020
Based on a $153,000 home in South Paris, 20% down and a 30-year loan at 7.28% (Freddie Mac average, week of 2026-10-01). Property tax is the median for the surrounding Census tract, or the county where that is not published. Insurance and fees are not included.
Work, income and getting around
| Measure | Here | Paris | Texas |
|---|---|---|---|
| Median household income9% higher than Paris | $51,500 | $47,239 | $78,476 |
| Unemployment rate23 points higher than Paris | 28% | 5.3% | 5.3% |
| People below the poverty line7 points lower than Paris | 19% | 26% | 14% |
| Adults with a bachelor's degree or higherAbout the same as Paris | 18% | 19% | 34% |
| Average commute34% lower than Paris | 11 min | 16 min | 27 min |
| Workers who work from home5 points lower than Paris | 2.7% | 7.8% | 14% |
| Workers who walk, bike or take transit3 points lower than Paris | 0% | 3.3% | 2.6% |
| Homes with broadband internet7 points higher than Paris | 89% | 83% | 91% |
Natural hazard risk
FEMA National Risk Index for the Census tracts in this area.
- River floodingLow
- HurricanesModerate
- TornadoesVery high
- HailVery high
- Heat wavesVery high
- WildfiresHigh
- Winter stormsHigh
- Strong windHigh
Who lives in South Paris
Race and ethnicity
Shown for information only. It is never part of any grade.
Other neighborhoods in Paris
- 2C+Southeast ParisMedian rent $1,140
- 3C-West ParisMedian rent $920
- 4C-Central ParisMedian rent $930
- 5DSouthwest ParisMedian rent $500
Similar neighborhoods in other cities
Areas elsewhere in Texas with the closest mix of grades.
- BFairviewMission
- C+Hampshire Park TownhomesHarlingen
- CNorth EastEl Paso
Questions about South Paris
Is South Paris a good place to live?
South Paris covers part of Paris, TX, home to about 900 people. It gets a B-, in the top 44% of Texas neighborhoods, and ranks 1st of 5 areas we score in Paris. It does best on cost of living and worst on health.
How much does it cost to live in South Paris?
Renters in South Paris pay a median of $1,020 a month, 5% higher than the Paris median. The median home is worth $153,000, about the same as the Paris median. A median home costs 3.0x the median household income, compared with 3.2x across Paris.
What schools serve South Paris?
The closest rated public schools are Aikin Elementary (elementary, rated C), Paris Junior High (middle, rated B) and Paris High School (high, rated B). School zones can differ from the closest school, so check with the district.
This area groups 1 Census block group in this part of Paris that have no neighborhood name on the map. Sources: US Census Bureau 2020-2024 ACS 5-year, CDC PLACES 2025, Texas Education Agency, FEMA National Risk Index, Overture Maps. How we grade.